One of the key points that stood out to me in Selfe’s article was that time will always progress and so will technology. If we ignore it, we can be left behind and not just feel, but become helpless. Technology needs to be a focus in the educational system, so everyone can gain skill to use it correctly.
During my first semester, I struggled a little with the system. I was homeschooled from kindergarten through my senior year of highschool and was used to only using the computer for internet research and writing papers in one format. I was aware of technology: a stereo system here, a sound system there, an Xbox, a Gameboy, and all of my other little gadgets. But when it came to learning how to use D2L, vista, or banner for registering for classes, I felt like such a newbie! It took falling behind in supersite homework before I would go to someone for help.
I honestly do not believe that I am the only one who struggled with this kind of thing. Technology is tough for anyone who is not used to using it. This is the consequence of ignoring it – confusion and failure. I think every school should include computer classes and tutors for people to turn to if they need help. And I believe that individually, people should take on a responsibility as more of an opportunity to learn more and more about how to operate technologically as time progresses.
During my first semester, I struggled a little with the system. I was homeschooled from kindergarten through my senior year of highschool and was used to only using the computer for internet research and writing papers in one format. I was aware of technology: a stereo system here, a sound system there, an Xbox, a Gameboy, and all of my other little gadgets. But when it came to learning how to use D2L, vista, or banner for registering for classes, I felt like such a newbie! It took falling behind in supersite homework before I would go to someone for help.
I honestly do not believe that I am the only one who struggled with this kind of thing. Technology is tough for anyone who is not used to using it. This is the consequence of ignoring it – confusion and failure. I think every school should include computer classes and tutors for people to turn to if they need help. And I believe that individually, people should take on a responsibility as more of an opportunity to learn more and more about how to operate technologically as time progresses.